Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia (The Inheritance Cycle)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0375858237 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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EA Solinas said Weak text, pretty pictures. My immediate reaction to Christopher Paolini's newest book: Is this a blue edition of "Dragonology"?No, apparently it's "Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia," a rather bare-bones encyclopedia of the history, peoples, creatures and assorted trivia of Christopher Paolini's imaginary world. The text doesn't tell the readers much that the books haven't also told them, but it's a prettily arranged book with some extremely . Cool design but it lacks content and has an abundance of cheesiness. First off i want to say i LOVE the Inheritance cycle so far. Great books, well written, and well thought out. Now the review of this book.I was really disappointed with this book. I thought it would clear up some things and maybe give me some incite into the next book.I'm not normally a negative person but this was a real letdown.The information:Even someone who has read the books just once will know everythin. Gorgeous coffee table book! Terry J. Martin I just got this and absolutely love it. I can't believe it was done for this price. The cover is truely a work of art and I am going to buy another one for a gift. I didn't get it to glean information as I can use the internet for that after reading the books. Looking through this book is certainly a temptation for those who have not read the books as I already had someone look at mine and borrow my copy of Er
The Guide's contents, presented as if written by Eragon, introduce readers to the peoples and creatures of the realm—elves, humans, Urgals, Dwarves, and Dragons—along with quick overviews of the series' history and culture. All rights reserved. While not necessary for fiction collections, the book will be popular wherever the "Inheritance" series (Knopf) is in demand.—Walter Minkel, Austin Public Library, TXCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 5–9—Designed in the style of such books as Ernest Drake's Dragonology (Candlewick, 2003), this large, colorful, well-illustrated volume has many foldouts and removable pieces. The cover, which looks as if it were bound in the scaly blue skin of Eragon's dragon, Saphira, adds a slightly creepy touch. . It is an attractive browsing
From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and the magic it contains, Eragon himself offers the reader an unsurpassed tour. Alagaësia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land. This oversized, full-color book provides 15 spreads chock full of spectacular artwork, engaging novelty elements, and fascinating insights into Eragon’s home. With gorgeous jewels adorning the cover and pages filled with envelopes, gatefolds, samples of dragon skin, and more, Eragon’s Guide to Alagaësia is sure to appeal to the legions of fans of Christopher Paolini&rsq